Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Higher EducationWaikato, New Zealand1001-5000 Employees
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is one of New Zealand's largest tertiary education providers, offering a broad spectrum of certificate to degree-level qualifications for learners of all ages and backgrounds. It operates from more than 80 locations nationwide and aims to remove barriers to learning while meeting the needs of the communities it serves. Guided by Māori principles and values, the institution maintains a nurturing, inclusive learning environment with programs in areas such as small business, computing, social work, teaching, Māori performing arts, and te reo Māori. Based in the Waikato region (te Awamutu), New Zealand, the organization reflects a focus on accessible higher education within its local and regional networks. In recent years it has engaged in partnerships with other educational and industry bodies, including a 2026 collaboration with Toi Ohomai International to strengthen ties in Tokoroa.